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Behind the ScenesJun 18, 2026

Is THE POOLS Based on the Backrooms? The Liminal Horror Lineage, Explained

A look at how THE POOLS draws from Backrooms lore, the 'Poolrooms' aesthetic, and a century of waterpark unease — without being a direct adaptation.

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TrailerJun 15, 2026

Watch the First Teaser for THE POOLS

The first teaser trailer submerges audiences in the endless deep end. Watch the official teaser and read our breakdown.

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Press ReleaseJun 1, 2026

Octane Multimedia Announces THE POOLS, a Found-Footage Descent Into Liminal Horror

The studio confirms a December 25, 2026 theatrical release for THE POOLS — a Backrooms-inspired horror film set in an endless maze of impossible swimming pools.

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